Here are entered general works on television plots and themes. Works on specific types of television programs are entered under headings for the type of program, e.g., Television game shows; Horror television programs; Television comedies; Western television programs. Works on a specific topic on television are entered under headings of the type [topic] on television or under names of individual places, individual persons, and individual military services with the subdivision On television, e.g., Violence on television; Germany--On television; Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821--On television; United States. Army--On television.
Television announcements aired by or on behalf of nonprofit or governmental organizations to persuade the audience to take some specific action or adopt a favorable view toward a service, institution, or cause. For television programs aired by or on behalf of nonprofit or governmental organizations to promote the common well-being or general welfare of society see Public service television programs.